Periods after pill

Hi,Just after some real life thoughts rather than averages from google.I came off the pill after 12 years at the start of September as we are going to TTC. But I haven't had a period since. So my question is, how long did it take for your periods to return?!

I came off the pill at the of May, had 2 periods then nothing for 3 months. It was really frustrating but I think I made it worse by stressing about it. It's so much easier said than done but try really hard to just forget about it as stressing definitely makes it worse!

I've now had AF for over two weeks, I wished for it so hard now it wont stop!!

It's so frustrating to hear but try and be patient, the more you think about it, the less likely it is to happen!!

My period came about 3-4 months after stopping and I had been on it for about 15 years. It can take up to 6-12 months though! But if it hasn't come back after 6, just go see your GP to ask his/her opinion.

First time around, I came off the pill after 15 yrs and had no periods....then finally realised i was pregnant 8 wks later! This time around, had some spotting about 2 weeks after but not really a proper period, then had a period after around 6 weeks. Having spoken to a few friends it really really varies a lot.

Thanks ladies! I just don't know what to expect and haven't yet TTC as was wanting to get my body back to normal first. The idea had been to TTC early 2014 but am now stressing about the lack of period activity! I know stressing doesn't help and work is mad at the moment causing more stress. As you say easier said than done.

Ps could someone give me the translations of the abbreviations?! Being new on here it's all very confusing!

I think it may sometimes be affected by the type of pill you were on. First time round I came off my pill and was pregnant within a month. Second time around it took 6 months to get a period, then had intermittent cycles after that. My doctor said that the pill I'd been taking takes a while to work itself out of the system. I was on cerazette.

Because of another issue I have a scan in a couple of weeks so that should give me a clue if things are ok or not. So I am just being impatient! Plus reading some stories on here makes me realise I'm lucky to be getting the scan so soon, it seems others have had to wait much longer. Have already managed to convince myself there is a greater issue by the lack of periods. Must stop thinking like that!

I was on the pill for 14 years and was told by the GP periods usually come back within 6m.

It turned out mine hadn't come back as my thyroid had gone underactive. Within 2 weeks of starting drugs for that, my cycles came back, and I was soon pg. If you have cold hands and feet and excessive tiredness ask for a thyroid test and ask for the results. DO NOT be fobbed off with "in the normal range" - for women of childbearing age, TSH should be between 0.5 to 2.0

Hi Ladies,Hope you don't mind me jumping on board this thread. I'm in a similar position. Currently on cd59 after coming off the pill & no sign of AF yet. Also I know I haven't ovulated yet as I am doing my BBT. Has anyone tried agnus cactus (think that's what it's called) to get things going again? I've read mixed things about it. Thanks.

I'm on cd38 now and no sign yet (after cerazette). Today I have had some pains in what feels like my ovaries. Never had that before, it's a bit like a stitch or a pulled muscle that hurts more when I move. Not sure if this is ovulation pain or something wrong (I googled it and the scary internet suggestions are anything from appendicitis to PCOS!). Guess we should just hang in there and be patient. Although I share your frustration with mother nature's laid back approach.

Hi all! I came off the pill last month (marvelon) and waiting for my af to show tomorrow. Im abit worried it wont show as im not getting alot of af symptoms and just feel empty.... but reading these messages i can see it could take a while. Its so frustrating isnt it?!? Oh well I suppose all we can do is keep our fingers crossed and hope our bodys give us what we want

The reason I askbis bexabecause two years ago I changed from the injection to the pill and experienced terrible cramps for around two weeks. If ive ever to experience that again I will consider a sex change

Having read all the replies on here and a couple of other threads, there doesn't rely seem any conection between brands and length of time for that first AF once stopping. Guessing its just so individual which is why the averages are so long. Like others have said its frustrating and worrying but I guess all we can do is sit and wait, and for me find out what my thyroid result actually was...,